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Orchards Church of England Academy
Cherry Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3NP, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.3 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
401
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 83% of parents recommending the school. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 49%, it ranks in the top 83% of schools nationally, indicating a commendable level of performance relative to peers. However, there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, as no students reached that benchmark.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (52 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
96%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School supports development
85%
Behaviour is good
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.6%
White Other31.7%
Mixed Other9.7%
Black African6.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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52.67758, 0.16541 · PE13 3NP
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN143836
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteorchards.demat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchards Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Orchards Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Orchards Church of England Academy a good school?
Orchards Church of England Academy scores 19.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Orchards Church of England Academy?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, Orchards Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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